From the Classroom to Leadership: Building Cultures that Thrive

Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

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Kieran Mackle
June 02, 2025

From the Classroom to Leadership: Building Cultures that Thrive

Good Morning, TDaPE Massive. Special hello to anyone gearing up for work following a week off!

This week on TDaPE, Sana Syed joined Stuart Welsh (I was at my brother’s wedding) to explore her thoughts on leadership and culture in the Early Years and Primary phases. It was lovely to edit this episode and I’m so glad we could capture just a little bit of Sana’s magic and wisdom. Well worth checking out.

From the Classroom to Leadership: Building Cultures that Thrive by Thinking Deeply about Primary Education

Episode 230: In this episode of Thinking Deeply about Primary Education, Stuart Welsh is joined by Sana Syed, an experienced Early Years educator and school leader, for a conversation that explores the journey from classroom practitioner to influential team leader.

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Visual Summary

A ‘six-minute’ summary video for use in briefings, meetings or when you’re in a rush.

NGS Math PLC - Sana Syed and NGS

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